French Toast Pigs in a Blanket
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This delicious twist on classic pigs in a blanket combines sweet, spiced French toast with savory sausage links wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a fun appetizer, this dish balances the best of both worlds—sweet and savory. Plus, it's quick and easy to make, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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For the sausage rolls
ingredients
- 16 breakfast sausage links
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
For the French toast mixture
ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2
Prepare sausage links according to package directions and set aside.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon until fully combined.
Step 4
Roll out the crescent dough triangles. Brush one side of each triangle with the French toast mixture. Place a cooked sausage link at the wide end of the crescent triangle and roll toward the smaller end, enclosing the sausage.
Step 5
Once all sausages are wrapped in the crescent rolls, brush the tops with the remaining French toast mixture for added flavor.
Step 6
Place the assembled pigs in a blanket on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and serve warm. These make for a perfect breakfast treat or brunch dish, pairing well with maple syrup for dipping.